Box 2
Contains 8 Results:
George Marx to John Myers, 1811 - 1814
This series contains correspondence.
Letter, George Marx, Liverpool, UK to John Myers, London, UK, 1811 July 16
Marx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who "shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf." Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.
Letter, George Marx, Liverpool, UK to John Myers, London, UK, 1811 July 23
Marx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.
Letter, George Marx, Glasgow, Scotland to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1811 August 19
Marx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.
Letter, George Marx, Liverpool, UK to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1811 September 18
Marx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.
Letter, George Marx, London, UK to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1811 November 4
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Marx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is "quite the man of business" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.
Letter, George Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1813 July 16
Marx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.
Letter, George Marx, Richmond, Virginia to John Myers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1814 July 18
Marx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?